The events served to mark the anniversary of the first Women’s March which drew millions in U.S. and around the world. Related events took place all over the country on Saturday.

Saturday was also the anniversary of the inauguration of Donald Trump as president. The first women’s march took place the following day.

The Portland Press Herald reports a training program for Maine Democratic female candidates says it’s seen rising interest for 2018 races. The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers ranks Maine seventh in the nation for having the most women in the state legislature.